best easy unusual appetizers

best easy unusual appetizers

Impress your guests with these easy, elegant Lavender-Honey Goat Cheese Truffles with Pistachio Crust! This is one of the best easy unusual appetizers and combines creamy goat cheese, a hint of floral lavender, and sweet honey, all coated in crunchy pistachios. These bite-sized truffles offer a surprising blend of flavors and textures, making them the perfect starter for any gathering, whether casual or gourmet.

Lavender-Honey Goat Cheese Truffles with Pistachio Crust

Lavender-Honey Goat Cheese Truffles with Pistachio Crust

Delight guests with these simple yet sophisticated Lavender-Honey Goat Cheese Truffles with Pistachio Crust. Featuring creamy goat cheese, floral lavender, sweet honey, and a crunchy pistachio coating, these unique appetizers bring a touch of elegance and flavor to any table.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Servings 20 truffles

Ingredients
  

  • 200g soft goat cheese, at room temperature
  • 30g honey
  • 2g dried culinary lavender buds
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 100g pistachios, finely chopped
  • 20g dried cranberries, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese, honey, lavender buds, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up slightly.
  • In a shallow dish, mix the finely chopped pistachios and cranberries.
  • After chilling, use a small ice cream scoop or spoon to portion out approximately 10g of the goat cheese mixture for each truffle.
  • Roll each portion into a ball using your hands. If the mixture becomes too soft, return it to the refrigerator for 10 minutes before continuing.
  • Roll each cheese ball in the pistachio-cranberry mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres well.
  • Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • To serve, arrange the truffles on a platter. For best flavor, let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before eating.
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Nutrient Amount % Daily Value*
Calories 280 14%
Total Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 180mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 8g
Protein 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.